[18] Not the Royal Marines as we know them, but detachments of ordinary infantry regiments, detailed for duty as marines on board the ships, and under the command of the Admiral. The following regiments furnished marine detachments to Lord Hood's fleet at this time--the 11th, 25th, 30th, and 69th. [19] Maurice's 'Diary of Sir John Moore.' [20] Ensign Thomas Boggis, killed 30th July 1794.--'Records of the 51st.' [21] The Regimental Agent, who would (presumably) have to write to the Colonel to inform him that the purchase money had been lodged with him. [22] Maurice's 'Diary of Sir John Moore.' [23] Southey's 'Life of Nelson.' [24] Maurice's 'Diary of Sir John Moore.' [25] James Tourle entered the 51st as ensign, 1784; lieutenant, 1790; captain, 1791. He commanded the light infantry company, and died on the 6th November 1794. Colonel Moore mentions him as "a gentlemanly, spirited officer, as well as a worthy, cheerful companion."--Maurice's 'Diary of Sir John Moore,' vol. i. p. 130. [26] The Corsicans were by nature true light infantrymen, and some years later Sir John Moore suggested the advisability of recruiting, for the British army, a light infantry corps in Corsica, whose inhabitants he considered to be the most suitable in Europe for the purpose. [27] Charles Alcock, ensign, 51st, 1781; lieutenant, 1786; captain, 1791. [28] 'Diary of Sir John Moore.' [29] According to the postmark this letter was not delivered in London until the 19th August. [30] Robert Shawe, ensign, 51st, 1782; lieutenant, 1788; captain, 1793. [31] 'Life of Nelson.' [32] Sir David Dundas, at the age of seventy-four, was (1809) appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Army, _vice_ H.R.H. the Duke of York (who resigned on account of certain scandals), and held office for two years, after which the Duke of York again took up the appointment. Sir David was a fine old soldier of the pre-Peninsular type, but, as Commander-in-Chief, was not popular with the army. He published, in 1788, his famous book on drill, which became the first authorised Manual for the British army; and he lived to the age of eighty-five. [33] He was buried in the old St Pancras cemetery, London; but, in 1889, his remains were exhumed and conveyed to Corsica for re-interment. [34] Off Cape St Vincent (S.-W. Portugal), 14th February 1797, where the Mediterranean fleet (15 sail) defeated the Spanish fleet (27 ships), capturing four ships and sinking several others. For this victory Sir J. Jervis was created Lord St Vincent. [35] Piombino, on the Italian coast. [36] On the coast of the mainland opposite Elba. [37] Gretton's 'History of the Royal Irish.' [38] Sir David Baird, the hero of Seringapatam, commanded the troops, and Sir H. Popham the naval forces. [39] Sam Rice's brother Charles was present, with the fleet, at these captures. He died in 1801, and his Ceylon prize-money was subsequently paid to his relatives. [40] Maurice's 'Diary of Sir John Moore.'